Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Establishment clause” means the portion of the first Amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws respecting an establishment of religion; Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state. See Tennessee Code 49-6-8003State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105(2) “Free exercise clause” means the portion of the first Amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion; (3) “Free speech clause” means the portion of the first Amendment to the United States constitution that forbids laws abridging the freedom of speech; (4) “Public school” means any school that: (A) Is operated by the state, a political subdivision of the state or governmental agency within the state; and (B) Receives state financial assistance; and (5) “School employee” means an individual employed on a full-time or part-time basis by a public school.